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Council’s ‘Our Community Movement’

In the midst of the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Federation Council is encouraging all residents to look out for their neighbours - particularly those who are most vulnerable - and show that community spirit and resilience for which...

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Drought funding endorsed

Except for Cr Fred Longmire, Federation Council’s councillors endorsed 14 projects to share in a further $1 million Federal Government funding regarding the drought community program. The Round 2’s 14 projects and the amounts of funding, with...

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A blooming act of kindness

During the toughest of times, a small act of kindness can go a long way. For local florist Katie Massari, her small act of kindness has brightened the streets of Corowa. Early last week, Katie, of Poppy Emporium, and her two daughters Poppy and Ivy...

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Georgie’s sheep sale a great success

The Stars of the Border Dance for Cancer may have been postponed, however local participant Georgie Bruce’s efforts have not gone unrecognised. Corowa Rutherglen’s senior netball coach raised approximately $6000 for NSW Cancer Council from the...

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Corowa Market Report

Numbers remained strong across both sheep and lambs at the Corowa market on Monday, however, a significant number of pens were passed in with buyers acting cautiously. New regulations regarding Covid-19 were in place with visitors and vendors not...

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Corowa student takes on Canberra

Federal Environment Minister and local MP Sussan Ley welcomed Corowa Public School student, Portia Johnston, to Canberra earlier this month for the country’s inaugural National Plastics Summit. Eleven-year-old Portia was one of 22 school students...

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Winery Walkabout announcement delayed

The Winemakers of Rutherglen – a collective of 19 wineries in North-East Victoria – have sought to delay any announcement on postponing or cancelling the upcoming 2020 Winery Walkabout festival (June 6 and 7) until after Easter. Board members...

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A $40,000 virtual relay success

The first ever Corowa-Rutherglen virtual Relay for Life has exceeded expectation, raising over $40,000 for cancer research, despite the physical event being cancelled. The event took place last Saturday, livestreamed from the committee’s Facebook...

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Back our local businesses

The Corowa Business Chamber is appealing to the Corowa community to support local businesses as they face huge challenges due to threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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Fire permits still apply

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is reminding Southern Border in Albury, Greater Hume, Berrigan and Federation residents that fire permits are required during the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period.

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Autumn planned burning program

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is preparing to start its Autumn planned burning program on public land across north east Victoria in the coming weeks.

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Double recognition for RSL President

It was a big four weeks in the life of Corowa RSL Sub-Branch for its president Martin Magill. On February 10, he was awarded NSW RSL Life Membership and, on March 9, was re-appointed president for another three years.

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Keep working airconditioner!

Corowa Golf Club will have to go it alone, at this stage, should a new airconditioner be required for the club. At yesterday’s monthly meeting of council, it was decided not to proceed with council exhibiting any possible intention to loan funds...

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Festival fun for seniors

Over 750 seniors kicked up their heels and helped celebrate the 2020 NSW Seniors Festival in the Federation Council region recently by attending the Festival of Fun for Seniors. There was something for everyone as residents travelled across the...

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Council’s early focus on Aus Day ceremony

With next year’s Australia Day falling on a Tuesday and in Urana, Federation Council’s Deputy Mayor has urged fellow councillors to think about preparations and arrangements. “Australia Day next year is on a Tuesday, then the following year...

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Dale Pegg shaves her head

You might know Dale as the Corowa Free Press Administrative Assistant as she sits on the front desk at the Free Press office. Dale is also a member of the Corowa Rutherglen Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee and a few weeks ago she...

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Relay for Life to go virtual

Given the high risk to public health currently posed by COVID-19, the Cancer Council Relay for Life have made the decision to cancel the physical Corowa Rutherglen Relay for Life this Saturday, March 21. Nothing is more important than the health of...

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Man’s body found in Murray River at Echuca

AN ECHUCA man who thought he could see a blow-up toy trapped in a fallen tree on the Murray this morning was stunned to discover it was a man’s body.

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

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Yes, I have coronavirus, Echuca woman says

JUDY Magdziarz has a message for the people of Echuca-Moama. Yes, I have tested positive for coronavirus. Yes, I did go shopping in town. But no, none of you seem to understand why I was doing that. The Echuca woman and her daughter Summar sailed on...

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

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